BRADENTON, Fla. — A Manatee County Schools security measure has expanded this school year. One year after introducing weapons detection technology at its high schools, all middle schools are now ...

His meth trafficking operation spanned from Mexico to Manatee County, involving bulk deals and couriers across the Tampa Bay ...

MANATEE COUNTY, Fla. — Manatee County commissioners recently approved an investment of $24 million into the county’s parks. Recently, mornings have been really busy for crews working at Manatee County ...

Bradenton-area restaurant fans had dozens of new restaurants to choose from in 2025. From fine dining to fast-casual and everything in between, Manatee County’s restaurant scene had several new places ...

MANATEE COUNTY, Fla. (WFLA) — Susan Avalon, 51, is being held without bond at the Manatee County Jail. She was extradited there Monday after her arrest in Citrus County last week. She is accused in ...

Those in support of the measure say it will help keep youth safe and curb crime, but others shared concerns about enforcement and efficacy. Manatee County commissioners enacted a juvenile curfew that ...

MANATEE COUNTY, Fla. (WFLA) — Manatee County commissioners approved a county-wide curfew impacting teens under 16 years of age Tuesday. Commissioners hope to see the curfew reduce crime and keep kids ...

The Manatee County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the death of a 61-year-old man who died Monday night at the Manatee County Jail. At 9:18 p.m., deputies were called to a dormitory after several ...

Next school year, the School District of Manatee County will have new attendance zone maps for elementary and middle schools, meaning some students may need to change schools. The School Board of ...

After a state audit claimed Manatee County’s budget is excessively growing, county officials say they want to “better understand” the findings. On Thursday, Florida’s Chief Financial Officer Blaise ...